'No matter how slow you go, you're still lapping everyone on the couch'

"Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'" - Peter Maher

"Running long and hard is an ideal antidepressant, since it's hard to run and feel sorry for yourself at the same time. Also, there are those hours of clearheadedness that follow a long run." -Monte Davis

Shit, I don't even wear eyeshadow. The closest thing to cosmetics in my purse is some Burt's Bees peppermint lip balm. My purse is more small messenger bag than girly handbag...but it's great for small cameras and my kid's toy cars and LEGO.

'16 Goals:

• Do some dus...and some CX...and some tandem gravel...and some podiums...

Shit, I don't even wear eyeshadow. The closest thing to cosmetics in my purse is some Burt's Bees peppermint lip balm. My purse is more small messenger bag than girly handbag...but it's great for small cameras and my kid's toy cars and LEGO.

'No matter how slow you go, you're still lapping everyone on the couch'

"Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'" - Peter Maher

"Running long and hard is an ideal antidepressant, since it's hard to run and feel sorry for yourself at the same time. Also, there are those hours of clearheadedness that follow a long run." -Monte Davis

While I'm thinking of it, does anybody know of a really good FREE photo shopping program? I'm going on a trip, and will probably take a ton of photos, but they may need work when I return,.

'No matter how slow you go, you're still lapping everyone on the couch'

"Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'" - Peter Maher

"Running long and hard is an ideal antidepressant, since it's hard to run and feel sorry for yourself at the same time. Also, there are those hours of clearheadedness that follow a long run." -Monte Davis

While I'm thinking of it, does anybody know of a really good FREE photo shopping program? I'm going on a trip, and will probably take a ton of photos, but they may need work when I return,.

Used to be the Photoshop Elements came free with scanners, cameras, etc. I don't even know if Adobe makes it, but if you can get your hands on it it's really great. Check eBay...you could probably snag it for $25. Other than that, a ton of people rave about Irfanview and Gimp. I've never used either, but they'd definitely be worth looking at.

'16 Goals:

• Do some dus...and some CX...and some tandem gravel...and some podiums...

I know you said you prefer Canon. However, I bought my daughter a Nikon Coolpix (not sure what model) and I must say it takes incredible pictures for just a point and shoot camera. I use a Nikon digital SLR, but when I saw the results of the Coolpix, it seriously made me wonder why I lug all my lenses and bulky crap around with the DSLR.

I have a new fuel belt from Ultimate Direction that has two small zipper pouches on the belt......probably for gels/gu, keys, etc. The Coolpix fits just perfectly into this pouch so I can take it on runs.

That is a compact, not an ultracompact. Too big for my pocket. The other one even moreso.

I'm not sure Canon has an ultracompact with the sort of manual features you are looking for, though. Do a search on DPReview.com. I believe there were only 3 Canon compacts with Aperture/Shutter priority...none with full manual, no ultracompact with manual settings. The smallest with full manual is my SX110 (now the 120) IS, I believe.

'16 Goals:

• Do some dus...and some CX...and some tandem gravel...and some podiums...